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Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:05:22 +1100
Subject: Re: Possible bug in string handling (with kludgy work-around)
From: Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com>
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On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Rick Johnson
<rantingrickjohnson@gmail.com> wrote:
> Handy rules for reporting bugs:
>
> 1. Always format code properly.
> 2. Always trim excess fat from code.
> 3. Always include relative dependencies ("self.wordlist" is only valid
> inside a class. In this case, change the code to a state that is NOT
> dependent on a class definition.)
>
> Most times after following these simple rules, you'll find egg on your
> face BEFORE someone else has a chance to see it and ridicule you.

4. Don't take it personally when a known troll insults you. His
advice, in this case, is valid; but don't feel that you're going to be
ridiculed. We don't work that way on this list.

ChrisA